Facilities Manager

Job Title: Facilities Manager

Salary: Competitive (DOE) + car allowance and bonus

Location: St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan

Hours: 40 hours per week

We are recruiting on behalf of our client who are a market leading service provider for. They are on the lookout for an experience Facilities and Compliance Manager to take ownership of cleaning operations, waste management, and environmental compliance at a key industrial site.

• Oversee day-to-day facilities operations, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, safety, and compliance across site
• Manage contractor performance, monitoring service delivery against KPIs, SLAs, and health & safety standards
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and quality checks, ensuring issues are identified and resolved promptly
• Coordinate waste management and recycling activities, ensuring compliance with legislation and internal processes
• Monitor waste volumes, recycling performance, and environmental impact, driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate records, including compliance documentation, audit logs, and performance data
• Produce regular KPI and performance reports for internal stakeholders and customers
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations, including risk assessments, COSHH, and safe systems of work
• Deliver training, toolbox talks, and guidance to support safe and effective operations
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformances, implementing corrective actions
• Manage site supplies, equipment, and consumables to support operational delivery
• Act as a key point of contact for customers, responding to queries and resolving issues professionally
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to support service delivery and continuous improvement
• Support sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction, recycling improvements, and carbon reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and compliance standards across site

• Proven experience in facilities, soft services, waste management, or a similar operational environment
• Strong understanding of compliance, audits, and health & safety regulations (IOSH or equivalent desirable)
  Experience producing and working with risk assessments, RAMS, and operational procedures
• Confident managing contractors, suppliers, and service delivery performance
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Resilient and solutions-focused, with the ability to handle challenges and resolve issues effectively
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with in manufacturing, waste, or environmental settings is advantageous
• Relevant qualifications in waste, environmental, or compliance disciplines are beneficial
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally

JDR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.